Light cove

a technology of light coves and coves, applied in the field of light coves, can solve the problems of inability to schedule non-electrical work, need rework, errors, etc., and achieve the effect of simple engaging and disengaging connection and easy disengagemen

US7029143B2Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-18USG CEILINGS PLUS LLC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Patents(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
Publication Date
2006-04-18
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A light cove (20), which is adapted to be secured to a wall (46), includes elongated top and bottom fastening devices (22) and (24), a light-transparent panel section (26), and a plurality of two-piece adjustable supports (28). A light fixture (82) with one or more bulbs (80) is positioned intermediate to the top and bottom fastening devices, and all three elements are separately securable to a wall (46) for accommodating any unevenness of the wall and to provide maximum adjustment among the three parts. The panel section is pivotally couplable to the bottom fastening device and can be articulated upwardly so as to position its end (50) adjacent to the adjustable supports. The supports include a strap (62) having projections (78) which can be snapped past a snap-in lip (58) to form a secure joint between the strap and the panel section. After proper positioning of the panel section with respect to the wall and its surroundings, a plurality of screw and wing nut couplings (66) in the adjustable supports are fully tightened to complete the installation of light cove. When it is necessary to change the bulbs or clean or replace any parts of the panel section or the light fixture, it is only necessary to reverse the above-described installation.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 420,377, filed 22 Oct. 2002.REFERENCE REGARDING FEDERAL SPONSORSHIP

[0002] Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX

[0003] Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] 1. Field of the Invention

[0005] The present invention relates to a light cove and, in particular, to improvements in securing a light fixture and its shrouding structure to a wall.

[0006] 2. Description of Related Art and Other Considerations

[0007] Known light cove assemblies include an integrated electrical and structural construction which requires separate installation of the electrical and structural components. The electrical work is generally first made into a wall, followed by placement of rails onto the wall. A shroud structure is then secured to the rails over at least a portion of the electrical component. Further electrical work may be needed. Coordination and other problems occur because t...

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[0020]Accordingly, a light cove 20 includes separate elongated top and bottom fastening devices 22 and 24, a light-transparent panel or shroud section 26, and a plurality of two-piece adjustable supports 28. Top fastening device 22 includes a backing plate 30 and a channel 32 extending perpendicularly therefrom. As best depicted in FIGS. 2 and 2A, channel 32 has a generally U-shaped configuration with a pair of rails 34 extending towards one another. Bottom fastening device 24 includes a backing plate 36, a channel 38 and an overhang 40, both of which extend perpendicularly from backing plate 36. Channel 38 has a generally U-shaped configuration with an upwardly extending rail 42. Overhang 40 has a downwardly extending portion 44 which is disposed to hang over U-shaped channel 38. Both fastening devices 22 and 24 may be formed of extruded aluminum stock. Panel section 26 may comprise a construction including a light-transparent or translucent material which additionally may be modif...